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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.66, 331.32 and 191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.66, 331.32 and 191.95 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.66 : 331.32 = 191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.66/331.32 = 191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.66x = 331.32 × 191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.66x = 63,596.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,596.87/220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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